Coatue's founders say private companies should go public

The founders of Coatue, a hedge fund, say going public can benefit firms beyond access to public markets.

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• The founder brothers of Coatue Management urged large private firms to go public for transparency.
• Their comments come as companies stay private longer, following a surge in private market fundraising.
• While public companies are subject to more regulatory scrutiny, the public markets offer benefits, too.

The founders...